These slow cooker riblets are a must-try for any barbecue lover. Made with tender pork ribs and smothered in a tangy sauce, they are sure to satisfy your taste buds. The best part is that they are cooked in a slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld together and the meat to become incredibly tender. Serve these riblets at your next gathering or enjoy them as a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork riblets
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
- Place the riblets in the slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Pour the sauce over the riblets, making sure they are well coated.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Once cooked, remove the riblets from the slow cooker and transfer to a baking sheet.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Brush the riblets with some of the sauce from the slow cooker.
- Broil the riblets for 2-3 minutes, or until they are caramelized and slightly charred.
- Serve the riblets with the remaining sauce on the side.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Riblets are smaller cuts of ribs that come from the end of the pork rib roast.
Slow cooking the riblets allows the meat to become incredibly tender and easily fall off the bone.
The tangy sauce adds a delicious sweet and savory flavor to the riblets.
This recipe can easily be doubled or halved depending on the number of servings needed.